Joc Pederson (hand), out 52 video games, anticipated to play Sunday

ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson is anticipated to be again within the Texas Rangers lineup Sunday after lacking 52 video games due to a damaged proper hand.

Rangers supervisor Bruce Bochy mentioned earlier than Saturday evening’s recreation towards Atlanta that Pederson can be activated from the injured record earlier than the sequence finale and be the designated hitter Sunday towards the Braves. Pederson was already again within the Texas clubhouse after two rehab video games with Triple-A Round Rock.

“Got a lot of swings on live pitching. He’s counting those as game at-bats, he said he had 18 of them,” Bochy mentioned. “Anyway, with a couple of games there, he said he felt comfortable, saw the ball well, hand feels good, so we think he’s ready to go.”

Pederson hit .131 with two residence runs and 6 RBIs in his first 46 video games with the Rangers after signing a two-year, $37 million contract throughout free company in December. The 33-year-old and two-time World Series champion was at .052 by means of 19 video games after going by means of an 0-for-41 droop.

He suffered the damaged hand May 24 when he was hit by a pitch, an 87.5 mph cutter from Chicago White Sox right-hander Bryse Wilson.

Pederson has made 36 of his 38 begins at DH, and two at first base. Bochy mentioned he’ll primarily be the DH when he rejoins the crew.

After being a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series-winning crew in 2020, Pederson was with the Braves for his or her championship the next 12 months.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.